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Reposted on Haisi for sharing among language learners. What should recent graduates keep in mind when looking for a job? 1. Relevant experience: Work experience related to the position. Twenty-three percent of hiring managers say that a candidate’s ability to relate their experience to the job in question is the most important factor in making a hiring decision. Unfortunately, new graduates often underestimate the experience they have gained through internships, part-time jobs, and extracurricular activities; yet 63 percent of hiring managers consider volunteer work to be relevant experience. 23% of hiring managers state that a candidate’s relevant work experience is the most important factor in deciding whether to hire them or not. Unfortunately, recent graduates often underestimate the importance of internships, part-time jobs, and extracurricular activities. And 63% of recruitment managers said they would consider volunteer work as relevant experience. 2. Fit within the company culture – Whether you can adapt to the company’s culture. Just because you seem suitable on paper doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to get the job. For 21 percent of employers, the most important trait they look for in candidates is the ability to get along with colleagues and the company as a whole. Giving a blank stare when asked why you’re the right fit for the job won’t help your cause. Be yourself, but avoid insulting, interrupting, or irritating the interviewer. This can also be assessed through the casual conversation at the start of an interview, as well as questions that aren’t related to the job, such as “What was the last book you read?” Having a great resume doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily get the job. 21% of recruiters consider the ability to get along well with colleagues and integrate into the company to be the most important quality in candidates. When asked why they think they are suitable for the job, staring at the interviewer with a blank expression is not a good approach. It's sufficient to appear in a normal state, but be careful not to insult, interrupt, or anger the interviewer. Brief conversations that are \"unimportant\" before the interview, or questions that have nothing to do with the interview itself, such as \"What books have you read recently,\" can all help determine whether you will be able to fit in with the company. 3. Educational background: Nineteen percent of hiring managers place the greatest emphasis on your educational background – the institution you attended, your major and minor, as well as the degree you obtained. Be sure to include any courses you took and projects you completed if they are relevant to the job. As for GPA, it’s tricky to decide what to include; a good rule of thumb is to omit it unless it is 3.0 or higher, and indicate whether it is your overall GPA or that of your major. 19% of hiring managers pay the most attention to educational background: the school attended, major, minor, and degree earned. If the courses you have taken are related to the projects and work you have completed, be sure to include them in your resume and mention them during the interview as well. If the grades are average, it will be a bit difficult. A piece of advice is that if your grades are particularly good, you can mention them briefly in your resume; otherwise, there’s no need to mention them. 4. Enthusiasm – Passion for the job is the top characteristic that 19 percent of employers look for in candidates. Employees who are passionate about their work tend to be more productive. The answer to “Why do you want to work here?” should always focus on the strengths of the company and the challenges associated with the position, rather than on the perks offered. An indifferent attitude toward the job will make employers feel the same way about you. Passion for work is what 19% of employers value most. Employees who are passionate about their work tend to achieve greater productivity. When answering \"Why do you want to work at this company,\" focus on the company’s strengths and the challenges of the position, rather than the salary. "An attitude of \"If you don’t accept my conditions, then forget it\" will make the employer think the same as you. 5. Preparation for interviews: Eight percent of hiring managers say that the ideas you present and the questions you ask are of the greatest importance. Come prepared to discuss how your qualifications can specifically contribute to the success of the company. Put yourself in that role and explain how you would carry out your tasks and how to improve them. Eight percent of hiring managers place the highest value on the ideas expressed by candidates as well as the questions they ask. Get ready to discuss how your skills will specifically contribute to the success of the company. Put yourself in the position of the role you are applying for, and explain how you will carry out your work and improve working methods.